Some of you already know, but for some this information will be brand-new in a threatening way. The bottom line in any disaster (big or small) could force you to go weeks without food. Something else to consider: Scientists have been predicting for years that a warmer planet coupled with increasing water demands could cause food shortages. A 2007 study building on previous research warned that climate changes could cause food shortages which could also lead to wars. Without essentials we may not survive. And there's going to be no way to get them when a crisis hits (or if the news even smells like a crisis for that matter). (Read More.....)
Grandma knew what she was doing when she socked away row after row of Mason jars full of home-canned vegetable. Natural disasters, man-made emergencies and ordinary hard times can lead to food shortages and price gouging. Even a severe winter storm can leave you housebound and unable to get to the store. If you are building up your survival food stores, there are several types of food you should consider including the following.... (Read More.....)
Southern Prepper offers a glimpse into their food storage plan. Their pantry is what EVERY Persons pantry should look like. He makes a very good point about 5 gallon buckets, being that if they are placed outside in the rain, they will be fine in an emergency compared to cardboard boxes. He mentions that the key to long term emergency food storage is to eat out of your long term storage of food to see how to best use the ingredient and what other items you might need to buy to make better and more tasty food. Are you impressed? We are!
We all love things looking organized and clean. This can be especially true when you are collecting large volumes of food and supplies. For women especially, I think we want things to look aesthetically pleasing while being functional at the same time. Over time, as you build your stock of emergency food supplies your food storage area will begin to look very much cluttered and messy. I know for myself I need things to be put away, (sight and unseen) in order to feel collected and sane in my day to day living. When we first started storing our food, it was worked into our cabinets in our kitchen. Eventually we moved the supplies into containers, so our emergency food and our regular food was separated. If you have a pantry where you can rotate the food that has an expiry, that is much different than food with a 20 year shelf life. Today we store our food in clean white banker boxes, that we stack one on top of another. Building your emergency supply happens over time, and as you build up your stock, you can still have an attractive home amongst the food storage. (Read More.....)
Oxygen absorbers are essential when packing away emergency food on your own. When I first started collecting food for our emergency storage, I took all the food out of their packages and stored them in plastic bags, and then into bigger containers. While this works with dry food such as pasta, it doesn't work with other foods. One time, I must have spent a good 100 dollars on containers of nuts, and transferred them into a 5 gallon metal container. Thinking they would be safe from bugs, I didn't factor in the oxygen. Oxygen absorbers are made of the active ingredient of which is a powdered iron oxide, and are completely safe for food. While they are not edible, they are not toxic, because no harmful gases are created and in addition the oxygen does not remove the fresh smell and taste of the product. When used with proper packaging and sealing, the oxygen in the packaging is greatly reduced. These oxygen absorbers bring the oxygen level down reliably to .01% or less, allowing your emergency food supplies to last longer. (Read More.....)
Shelf Reliance supplies food storage and emergency preparedness planning for the up and coming economic collapse and any emergeny that calls for food and water. Nothing is more important than the health and safety of your family. Shelf Reliance's line of THRIVE Foods are held to the highest standards. All of their foods have been developed with everyday menu planning in mind. With their great taste and simple preparation, THRIVE is a trusted source of healthy, delicious meals anytime. The THRIVE 1 Year Food Supply comes complete with 84 #10 (gallon size) cans of grains, fruits, veggies, protein & beans, dairy, and baking essentials. With over 5,000 servings and many foods with a shelf life of up to 25 years, this package will give you variety, nutrition, and peace of mind. For this One year supply they price it at a little over 1,500.(Read More.....)
Some of you already know, but for some this information will be brand-new in a threatening way. The bottom line in any disaster (big or small) could force you to go weeks without food. Something else to consider: Scientists have been predicting for years that a warmer planet coupled with increasing water demands could cause food shortages. A 2007 study building on previous research warned that climate changes could cause food shortages which could also lead to wars. Without essentials we may not survive. And there's going to be no way to get them when a crisis hits (or if the news even smells like a crisis for that matter). (Read More.....)
Shelf Reliance supplies food storage and emergency preparedness planning for the up and coming economic collapse and any emergeny that calls for food and water.